I got a 30% TCA peel that was layered twice. My cheeks and nose area swelled a little for a few days, then it went down. Today is the 8th day. I have very little peeling left on my nose and forhead. The peeled parts look great but they are red. I was given locoid lipocream & an spf 30 moisturizer, and I'm staying out of the sun. How long is the redness supposed to last on a medium-depth chemical peel?
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It would be unusual for someone to need a TCA peel every 2 weeks. A TCA peel is a procedure that causes destruction of the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), and sometimes the deeper layers of the skin (the dermis) depending on the concentration used. This chemoexfoliation removes...
I find that the TCA peel is more effective at improving fine facial wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation. Fraxel doesn't always show results on everyone, but a TCA peel will.
Yes, it is normal for TCA to cause swelling? However, the severity is individualized based on the percentage of TCA used. If there is significant swelling to the face please contact your physician.